Rail Track Supervisor: Safety, Crew Lead & Maintenance

Transtar LLC; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Scholarships for dependents

Job summary

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) is seeking an experienced Track Supervisor to oversee safe inspection, maintenance, and repair of track and ROW in assigned territory. This full-time, exempt role leads track forces, plans daily work, and ensures compliance with FRA regulations while supporting railroad operations under variable hours and on-call duties.

The position focuses on safety leadership, documentation, and effective resource allocation, with travel across OH and PA as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in railroad engineering operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• General engineering and construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of FRA regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of curve elevation design theory and stringlining curves.
• Clear writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and efficient work conditions.
• Plan and allocate resources to complete tasks safely.
• Enforce FRA regulations, company rules, and safety procedures.
• Conduct efficiency and operational tests.
• Plan, assign, and supervise daily track maintenance and repair activities.
• Inspect track conditions and ensure safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees in safety and performance.
• Respond to emergencies and service interruptions.
• Coordinate after-hours callouts and on-call responses.
• Communicate with other departments to support operations.
• Complete reports and inspection documentation.
• Apply collective bargaining agreements for unionized workforce.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FRA regulatory standards

Curve elevation design

Stringlining curves

Job description

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) is seeking an experienced Track Supervisor to oversee safe inspection, maintenance, and repair of track and ROW in assigned territory. This full-time, exempt role leads track forces, plans daily work, and ensures compliance with FRA regulations while supporting railroad operations under variable hours and on-call duties.

The position focuses on safety leadership, documentation, and effective resource allocation, with travel across OH and PA as required.